Past Events

Motivational interviewing is an evidence based, conversation model for evoking and enhancing intrinsic motivation to change behaviors. In this video-conversation, participants will discuss the core components of this model and practice using the skills of Motivational Interviewing; particularly in the context of substance use behavior change(s). Prior knowledge of Motivational Interviewing is not required. This learning community is open to everyone engaging in conversations about behavior change - educational degrees or credentials are also not required.  Credits: This training meets the requirements for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.  All participants registering are required to turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit.

Technology for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders Road to Recovery is an annual conference that takes place during National Recovery Month and highlights hot topics within the field of addiction psychiatry. As the world currently faces many physical barriers to accessing treatment, the use of technology to treat substance abuse continues to grow rapidly. This year's conference will feature sessions focused on the use of technology to treat and prevent substance abuse, ranging from telehealth for substance use disorders, evidence-based mobile interventions, technology-based harm reduction tools, and wearable devices that predict substance use. Conference Speakers Lisa Marsch, Ph.D.: Director of the Dartmouth Center for Technology and Behavioral Health Kelly Dunn, M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D.: Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins Medicine Brenda Curtis, Ph.D., MSPH: Chief of Technology and Translational Research Unit at the National Institute on Drug Abuse Matthew Peters, M.D.: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins Medicine Rebecca Canino: Administrative Director of Telemedicine at Johns Hopkins Health System Christopher Welsh, MD: Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland Medical System Patient Panel Discussion: Hear from individuals who have struggled with substance use discuss the challenges they have overcome and their road to recovery.   Attendees seeking continuing education credits may select their CEU type (e.g., social work, counseling, nursing) when registering for the event. If you have any questions about CEUs, please feel free to contact Nathan Sepeda at [email protected] or 410-550-1081.   Conference web page. This conference is made possible in collaboration between the Central East ATTC and Johns Hopkins Medicine.

DESCRIPTION: Opioids use disorder (OUD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of Americans. If left untreated it can result in serious consequences including increased morbidity, relapse, opioid overdose, and death. Medication-assisted treatment is effective for OUD and has been shown to decrease all-cause mortality and opioid overdose-related deaths. This pharmacist-driven training will provide detailed education on the induction and maintenance of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Describe the epidemiology of opioid overdose and opioid use disorder in the United States Examine the prescribing patterns of opioids for chronic non-cancer pain over the past two decades Differentiate the clinical presentation of opioid dependence, opioid withdrawal and opioid use disorder Classify the pharmacology and therapeutics for methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and naltrexone for the treatment of opioid use disorder Discuss treatment considerations for patients with HIV and Opioid Use Disorder   PRESENTER: Jasmine Carpenter, Pharm.D, BCPS, BCPP, mental health clinical pharmacist at a hospital in D.C. where she provides direct pharmaceutical care to patients of the mental health service and SUD rehab program. Jasmine also serves on the faculty of Howard University’s non-traditional Pharm. D program.    

Need assistance applying and/or integrating the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria? Join On-the-Spot the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. CT for a one-hour session with an ASAM professional who will answer and discuss questions related to: program development; 6-dimensional assessment and treatment planning; and continued service, transfer and discharge management.  Participants will have the opportunity to share case studies and receive guidance on how to use ASAM to make informed decisions with the client across the continuum of care. OtS is an open forum guided by the participants at each session. We look forward to meeting you and providing guidance on using ASAM.  No registration required, join anytime within the hour.   Join ASAM Integration and Application OtS anytime during the scheduled day/time using the Zoom login below: Step 1: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://zoom.us/j/761231872 Step 2:  Join by Telephone (ONLY if device does not have a microphone built in) Dial: +1 669 900 6833 (US Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 761 231 872 Joining via web-cam is strongly encouraged.

Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains It is estimated that 22.35 million (9.1%) Americans are in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) (Kelly et al., 2017). Thirty-one years ago SAMHSA designated September as Recovery Month with the goal of changing the public face of recovery by educating Americans that SUD treatment and recovery support services help individuals live healthy and rewarding lives in their communities.  Recovery Month celebrates these millions of people in recovery from substance use and mental health issues, reminding us that behavioral health is an essential component to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can, and do, recover. Peer recovery support services and Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) are designed to help individuals with substance use and mental health issues enter into and navigate systems of care and stay engaged in the recovery process.  As participants and staff of RCOs located in the HHS Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, we invite you to join us in September to Celebrate Connections with recovery events featuring speakers in recovery, live music from musicians in recovery, and learn more about how to connect with the RCOs in your area.   Time: 6:30-8:00 pm (MT) / 7:30-9:00 pm (CT)   Upcoming Session Dates: September 17th and 21st   Schedule of Speakers: Monday, Sept 14: Joseph Hogan-Sanchez, Faces & Voices of Recovery Wednesday, Sept 16: Cuica Montoya, Colorado Village Collaborative Thursday, Sept 17: We are CloudGang, The Movement of Musicians in Recovery Monday, Sept 21: Sparrow Goudey, White Bison Wellbriety Movement   How to Join: On the day of each event, CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WEBINAR ROOM Each event will be broadcast on Facebook LIVE.   Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains is in collaboration with: Advocates for Recovery Face It Together Recover Wyoming Springs Recovery Connection The Phoenix Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA) Association for Recovery in Higher Education  

This second technical assistance is a closed activity intended  to provided skills based on the Motivational Interview approach, as an essential part of the recruitment and retention of adolescents.  The objective is: Present the fundamental processes and skills of the Motivational Interview model.

This fourth session will bring together a panel of direct service providers who work closely with communities of color and are actively engaged in facilitating strategies that identify and mitigate unconscious bias to ensure delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate services. Organizational leadership will speak to lessons learned in the implementation of effective protocols to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities and improve service outcomes for people of color.  Credits: Each session meets the requirements for 1.5 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 1.5 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). The NJ Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services offers reciprocity for CADC, LCADC, and LPC. SW CEUs will be available for LMSWs and LCSWs through New York State Education Department’s Board for Social Work. Participants must attend the session in its entirety to receive a certificate of completion.

 This webinar is sponsored by the Southeast ATTC Regional Center and will focus on the following for GA, AL, FL, MS, SC, NC, KY, and TN: Objectives: To define trauma and how it affects children, adolescents, and adults. To provide participants with the basic knowledge of the ACE study (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and LEC study (Life Event Checklist. To inform participants of the long-term effects of trauma untreated. To take a brief look at what a trauma-responsive atmosphere should look like at your agency. To engage in a discussion and address trauma response as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic including survivors’ guilt and isolation. To define vicarious trauma and how it affects the caregiver. =========================================================== In the United States, 61 percent of men and 51 percent of women report exposure to at least one lifetime traumatic event, and 90 percent of clients in public behavioral health care settings have experienced trauma. If trauma goes unaddressed, people will have poor physical health outcomes, and ignoring trauma can hinder recovery for those with mental illnesses and addictions. To ensure the best possible health outcomes, all care — in all health settings — must address trauma in a safe and sensitive way. =========================================================== Presenter: Denice Morris MS, MEd, CADC Denice attended Tuskegee University and Miles College receiving her bachelor’s in criminal justice and later received a double master' from the University of West Alabama in Counseling Psychology and Adult Continuing Education. Denice began her career in the substance abuse treatment field at the Aletheia House residential treatment center in Birmingham, AL in 2004. She has served as Clinical Supervisor and later Director of Re-Entry services at Gadsden Re-entry and Correctional Facility in Tallahassee, FL. Her current occupation is with the Alabama Department of Mental Health Substance Abuse Division as an Adult Treatment Program Coordinator for certified substance abuse treatment facilities across the state and is a nationally certified trauma responsive trainer.

UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs and the Pacific Southwest ATTC are partnering with Advocates for Human Potential to present the Sustainable Reimbursement of MAT Webinar Series.  The series is held once monthly from May-September 2020. Each month features a different topic.   This month’s final webinar from this series Getting Paid: Management of Medi-Cal Reimbursable Recovery Support Services will explore the integration of peer recovery support services and the peer recovery specialist workforce into delivery of SUD services, with specific focus on supporting medication assisted recovery. It covers certification, training and supervision requirements for billable services and outlines options for including peer recovery support specialists in the pre-treatment, core treatment and aftercare continuum in ways that contribute to better outcomes and support engagement and retention in clinical care.  Webinar slides, audio recordings, and resources from the series are available for download at http://uclaisap.org/MATPrescriberSupport/html/mat-reimbursement-series.html  At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:  1.     Name at least 2 types of support peers offer that professionals generally cannot 2.    Describe the difference in lived experience among the following types of peer support specialists: mental health, medication assisted, and co-occurring disorder (COD) recovery 3.    Identify at least 2 reimbursement issues to consider when integrating peer recovery support services, specifically for individuals recovering from OUD

Join us for this weekly discussion and TA hour for Tribal Opioid Response grantees. 3:00 – 4:00 pm CST

Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains It is estimated that 22.35 million (9.1%) Americans are in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) (Kelly et al., 2017). Thirty-one years ago SAMHSA designated September as Recovery Month with the goal of changing the public face of recovery by educating Americans that SUD treatment and recovery support services help individuals live healthy and rewarding lives in their communities.  Recovery Month celebrates these millions of people in recovery from substance use and mental health issues, reminding us that behavioral health is an essential component to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can, and do, recover. Peer recovery support services and Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) are designed to help individuals with substance use and mental health issues enter into and navigate systems of care and stay engaged in the recovery process.  As participants and staff of RCOs located in the HHS Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, we invite you to join us in September to Celebrate Connections with recovery events featuring speakers in recovery, live music from musicians in recovery, and learn more about how to connect with the RCOs in your area.   Time: 6:30-8:00 pm (MT) / 7:30-9:00 pm (CT)   Upcoming Session Dates: September 16th, 17th, and 21st   Schedule of Speakers: Monday, Sept 14: Joseph Hogan-Sanchez, Faces & Voices of Recovery Wednesday, Sept 16: Cuica Montoya, Colorado Village Collaborative Thursday, Sept 17: We are CloudGang, The Movement of Musicians in Recovery Monday, Sept 21: Sparrow Goudey, White Bison Wellbriety Movement   How to Join: On the day of each event, CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WEBINAR ROOM Each event will be broadcast on Facebook LIVE.   Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains is in collaboration with: Advocates for Recovery Face It Together Recover Wyoming Springs Recovery Connection The Phoenix Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA) Association for Recovery in Higher Education  

This is the semi-annual meeting of the Mountain Plains Advisory Board. *This is a closed event.

Emergency response planning is an institutional standard, allowing the continuity of essential services for communities in critical circumstances. The effectiveness of a plan depends on its consistency with the needs of the population it serves.

SERIES GOAL: To enhance and increase screening of infectious disease in Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) and to increase collaboration among STI/HIV/HCV clinics, substance use treatment providers, family planning clinics, and others. Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 412-624-1895 or emailing [email protected]. SESSION 2: Leveraging Resources for Implementation of New Screening Processes SPEAKER: Ronda Kearns-Strawser MHA, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Regional Director, Acadia Healthcare   View OTP Webinar Series page Brought to you by HHS Region 3 partners: Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center and MidAtlantic AIDS Education and Training Center

This is part 2 of the section on Treatment Knowledge, a part of our Essential Substance Abuse Skills series. This section will cover the following topics: 1. Better understand Co-occurring Disorders and integrated care 2. Explore medication-assisted treatment (Buprenorphine) 1-2:30 EDT . 12-1:30 CDT . 11-12:30 MDT . 10-11:30 PDT . 9-10:30 AKDT

Build your Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills through the free Motivational Interviewing Learning Collaborative! Third Wednesday each month, beginning February 19, 2020.  10:00-10:45am CST The Great Lakes MHTTC and PTTC will host a series of interactive calls via Zoom for people who want to enhance their MI skills. This learning opportunity provides practitioners with a no-cost, easy to access opportunity to continue to build their practice skills towards fidelity. All sessions will be geared towards multiple levels of learning. Attend all sessions or select from the menu (see list of dates and topics below). Calls last for 45 minutes You only need to register one time for the Zoom link to the calls  ​​​ Trainer: Laura Saunders State Project Manager, Wisconsin Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC Laura A. Saunders, MSSW, is the Wisconsin State Project Manager for the Great Lakes Addiction, Mental Health and Prevention Technology Transfer  Centers. Her position is housed at the UW–Madison, where she’s worked since 1988. Since 2001, Laura has provided SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing training to physicians, nurses, medical students, psychologists, specialty addiction treatment providers, social workers, physical therapists, health educators, and staff who work in correctional settings. She has provided feedback and coaching to hundreds of social workers, correctional staff,  and other human service providers who are interested in using evidence-based practices with fidelity. Laura joined the international group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006 (Sophia, Bulgaria) and is an active member of the Wisconsin MINT group. Topics by Date February 19 Your MI Spirit Is Showing March 18  Let Your Partner (Client, Consumer, Customer, Patient) Know You're Working Hard to Understand April 15 WHY Not Ask WHY And Other Things to Think About With Open Questions May 20 Taming Your Inner Cheerleader: Be Proud Of You and How Well You Can Use Affirmations June 17 Gold Star Things to Say (Genuinely!)  July 15 What To Do When the Client Says Something About Changing Their Behavior August 19 What to Do When The Client Seems Stuck About Changing Their Behavior September 16  Pay Attention to Discord October 21 Guess What Happens When You Ask for Change Talk? November 18:   TBD December 16:   TBD 

This open dialogue is sponsored by the Southeast ATTC Regional Center and will focus on the role you play in impacting peer support relationship-based work during current times and where we go from the present in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tenessee, North Carolina, South Carolina. Treatment providers, peer support communities, and community-based organizations in Region 4 are encouraged to register for free. ================================================================= Session Host : Sharon Hesseltine, BSW Sharon Hesseltine, BSW is President and CEO of Intentional Beginnings, LLC of Louisville, KY, providing consultation, facilitation, and training to strengthen services for pregnant and parenting women who have substance use disorders, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma.  Sharon received her Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southern Illinois University in 1981, and in 2011 completed a post-graduate Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health from the University of Minnesota.  For over 30 years Sharon has worked in Public Health and specialized in early childhood development, women’s health, and addiction. Her career has ranged from providing direct services to women through managing two sober living residences to designing and facilitating statewide and local collaborative initiatives that call on her skills in public policy, strategic planning, cross-sector collaboration, program assessment, and marketing.  She has been a national trainer and facilitator for multiple organizations including the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, ATTC for ROSC, and Great Kids Inc. for the Growing Great Kids Parenting Curriculum. She has most recently developed SUD specific training for Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors in Kentucky and provides TA for the SAMHSA funded Opioid Response Network Technical Assistance Consortium.   Sharon is also a woman in long-term recovery and brings a unique mix of experience and science to her presentations.  She is passionate about developing the capacity of communities, organizations, and individuals to better meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use disorders.

The semi-annual meeting of the Mountain Plans ATTC Workgroup for the Behavioral Health and Treatment Provider Association.

Aggressive and drug-seeking behavior creates unique and often frustrating challenges in clinical settings, often these behaviors are fueled by substance use and trauma related disorders.  This presentation will offer strategies for addressing these behaviors in an assertive and therapeutic approach while retaining patient engagement.  This interactive and experiential presentation offers an overview of the impact of trauma on the recovery process from a social, biological, psychological, and spiritual perspective and will provide clinicians with skills to work with people affected by substance use and trauma throughout their recovery, as well as, understanding the conceptual framework of trauma-informed practice. [This is a closed event]

Peer Advocates play an important role in substance use treatment. They use their experiences to improve engagement with new clients and perform a variety of duties on the job. However, transitioning into the workforce can also bring some challenges. This course will focus on the professional aspects of peer advocacy and the boundaries they are encouraged to follow. This course will also review the Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, as required by the New York State Certification Board. Credits: This training meets the requirements for two renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and two initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Kansas City Perinatal Recovery Collaborative (KC PRC) is working to develop, grow, and nurture a coordinated, multi-system network of services and programs to support pregnant and parenting mothers as they navigate the dual journey of parenting and recovery. If you are interested in participating in these monthly meetings, please contact Bree at [email protected]. 

Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains It is estimated that 22.35 million (9.1%) Americans are in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) (Kelly et al., 2017). Thirty-one years ago SAMHSA designated September as Recovery Month with the goal of changing the public face of recovery by educating Americans that SUD treatment and recovery support services help individuals live healthy and rewarding lives in their communities.  Recovery Month celebrates these millions of people in recovery from substance use and mental health issues, reminding us that behavioral health is an essential component to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can, and do, recover. Peer recovery support services and Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) are designed to help individuals with substance use and mental health issues enter into and navigate systems of care and stay engaged in the recovery process.  As participants and staff of RCOs located in the HHS Region 8 states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, we invite you to join us in September to Celebrate Connections with recovery events featuring speakers in recovery, live music from musicians in recovery, and learn more about how to connect with the RCOs in your area.   Time: 6:30-8:00 pm (MT) / 7:30-9:00 pm (CT)   Session Dates: September 14th, 16th, 17th, and 21st   Schedule of Speakers: Monday, Sept 14: Joseph Hogan-Sanchez, Faces & Voices of Recovery Wednesday, Sept 16: Cuica Montoya, Colorado Village Collaborative Thursday, Sept 17: We are CloudGang, The Movement of Musicians in Recovery Monday, Sept 21: Sparrow Goudey, White Bison Wellbriety Movement   How to Join: On the day of each event, CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE WEBINAR ROOM Each event will be broadcast on Facebook LIVE.   Recovery Happens in the Mountain Plains is in collaboration with: Advocates for Recovery Face It Together Recover Wyoming Springs Recovery Connection The Phoenix Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness (USARA) Association for Recovery in Higher Education  

Talking circles are based on the tradition of sharing circles.  Please join us together for our fourth virtual talking circle event. This event is held bi-weekly. This group will be facilitated by a Native guest and will focus on concerns about yourself, your family, your work, and/or your tribal community that you may be experiencing during these uncertain times. There is no fee or expectation to participate in this event. This is a respectful meeting space. Come share your concerns, offer support, and respect the group’s privacy. 1:30-3 EDT . 12:30-2 CDT . 11:30-1 MDT . 10:30-12 PDT . 9:30-11 . AKDT

This training defines the evidence-based practice of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and draws attention to the distinction between practicing MI and Client-Centered Counseling. Many providers, because they've attended an MI training, are under the impression they are practicing MI. When in reality, based on review of audio recordings, they are not. This interactive opportunity will address this misconception and help providers to intentionally practice MI when appropriate. Credits: This training meets the requirements for one renewal hour (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and one initial hour (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). Participants must attend the session IN ITS ENTIRETY to receive a certificate of completion.  All participants registering are required to turn on their video cameras and to actively participate in order to receive credit.